Gwilliam, John Willie, Private, 18328, 2nd Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’ Own)Disembarked for service 10th September 1915Previously served with 12th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales’ Own)Born CastlefordEnlisted PontefractKilled in action 31st July 1917 aged 30
Commemorated on the Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium, Panel 21
1911 Census
A colliery screensman above ground
Husband of Mrs. Gwilliam, and father of Bertha Gwilliam. Lodging at the home of Mr. Tinsley, a coal miner hewer, of 9, Albert Street, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

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The Menin Gate


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